The AWS EdStart program provides EdTech startups with resources to quickly get started on AWS – including AWS Promotional Credits, access to training, and support. AWS EdStart is a global community of like-minded people and companies that are solving complex educational problems.

Applicant organization must have been founded within the past five years

Applicant organization’s annual revenues not to exceed $10M USD

Application must demonstrate an innovative solution for students, teachers, or administrators that addresses a current or future challenge

Applicant organization must have a mission to solve problems within the field of education

Applicant organization must currently be working with education stakeholders to ensure validity

Applicant organization must be located in an Approved Region

If approved, applicant organization may be required to execute an Amazon Marketing Authorization and Release from and have the ability to disseminate references for their work publicly via papers, events, or other public relations activities. Requirements based on regional restrictions.

Please complete the AWS EdStart Application Interest Form on the right-hand side and submit your application to be considered for participation in the AWS EdStart program. Once complete, email your application to the AWS EdStart Team alias listed at the top of the application. Award criteria includes but is not limited to: the impact of the project; use of AWS services; and the ability to reference the work publicly via papers, events, or public relations activities. Credit award amounts will vary based on the content provided in the proposal and eligibility.

Any use of AWS Promotional Credits in connection with your participation in the AWS EdStart program is subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms and Conditions. If your application is approved, the issued AWS Promotional Credits will be valid for up to one year or until the AWS Promotional Credits have been fully utilized. Organizations that receive AWS Promotional Credits through AWS EdStart may apply for future AWS Promotional Credits. Recipients are eligible for a maximum of two awards in one calendar year (up to the AWS Promotional Credits maximum threshold).

* Startups previously issued AWS Promotional Credits may not be eligible to receive additional credits. ** Exact credit eligibility amount varies by the organization through which you apply.